Why Do Numbers Have Shapes?

Imagine you're learning to count, and each number has a special picture. Like the number 1 looks like a straight line, while the number 2 loops around. These pictures are called 'number shapes.' They help kids understand numbers better because they can see them in their mind. Some people find it easier to remember numbers when they look at these shapes, just like how we remember letters by looking at the way they're written.